June 27, 2025
R. J. Corman Appoints Justin Broyles Interim President & CEO
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky – R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Broyles as Interim President and CEO, effective immediately. This follows the resignation of Ed Quinn, who announced his departure earlier in June.
Justin Broyles rejoined R. J. Corman in 2018 after serving as Chief Commercial Officer for Patriot Rail. With nearly 25 years of experience in the railroad industry, Broyles has held various leadership positions within R. J. Corman, focusing on emergency services, storm response, construction, and national account management. As Executive Vice President, Commercial Affairs, he has overseen all commercial activities, including managing the marketing and sales teams for R. J. Corman's 19 short line railroads.
"I am deeply honored to step into the role of Interim President & CEO,” said Broyles. “It is a privilege to be able to support R. J. Corman Railroad Group in this capacity. Having known and worked closely with our founder, Rick Corman, during his lifetime, I have been fortunate to witness firsthand the tremendous growth and evolution of our company. I look forward to continuing this legacy and working with our dedicated team to achieve new heights."
Broyles’ robust background in rail-related services, transportation, business development, mergers & acquisitions, and strong network have him well poised to lead the company through this transition. He holds a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from Southern Illinois University and serves in several key positions within the transportation industry, including Chair of the Surface Transportation Board's Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council, Vice Chair of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, Chair of the Short Line Safety Institute, and member of the Executive Committee Board of Directors of the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers.
Ed Quinn, who has served as President and CEO since 2016, has been a pivotal figure in the company's growth and success. Having completed the operational handoff, Quinn leaves Broyles to assume his new role with confidence and continuity.
R. J. Corman Railroad Group looks forward to Justin Broyles' leadership and the continued success of the company under his guidance.
About R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC
R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC employs approximately 1,400 people in 23 states. R. J. Corman companies provide a broad scope of services to the railroad industry, such as emergency response, track material distribution, track construction, short line railroad operations, industrial switching and signal design and construction.
